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For more than 30 years, engineers around the world have been relying on the MB Building Kit System because it presents solutions that simply work. The modular components can be combined in a virtually unlimited number of variations, helping you turn your ideas into reality.

For more than 30 years, engineers around the world have been relying on the MB Building Kit System because it presents solutions that simply work. The modular components can be combined in a virtually unlimited number of variations, helping you turn your ideas into reality.

The item MB Building Kit System is the solution for all design and construction tasks involving factory equipment engineering. It can be used to build everything from simple frames to fully automated production lines.

The item work bench system for manual production: Optimum work bench design for manual work benches in industrial and office environments – whatever the task, the work bench system from item has the ideal solution for manual production operations.

D30 – the profile tube system for building sophisticated, solution-oriented factory equipment fast. It is exactly what you need to implement Japanese production philosophies in your plants, optimise production processes and thus lower costs.

Whether one large platform, an all-round assembly platform or a simple maintenance platform, the Stairway/Platform System can be used to build working areas at any height. Because TPS is compatible with the item MB Building Kit System, users can make the most of the entire range of accessories, including enclosures and guards, doors, profiles, floor elements, etc. TPS makes stairways and platforms integral components of machine bases.

The Protective Enclosure System from item satisfies all requirements for continuous machine guards. It has been engineered on an entirely modular basis using components from the MB Building Kit System and can be adapted to suit the relevant machine and the necessary protective function perfectly.

The item Automation System is a comprehensive turnkey solution for linear technology. It comprises ready-to-install Linear Units that are delivered with drive elements, slides and accessories included. Install and go – automation really can be that easy.

The item MB Building Kit System is the solution for all design and construction tasks involving factory equipment engineering. It can be used to build everything from simple frames to fully automated production lines.

The item work bench system for manual production: Optimum work bench design for manual work benches in industrial and office environments – whatever the task, the work bench system from item has the ideal solution for manual production operations.

D30 – the profile tube system for building sophisticated, solution-oriented factory equipment fast. It is exactly what you need to implement Japanese production philosophies in your plants, optimise production processes and thus lower costs.

Whether one large platform, an all-round assembly platform or a simple maintenance platform, the Stairway/Platform System can be used to build working areas at any height. Because TPS is compatible with the item MB Building Kit System, users can make the most of the entire range of accessories, including enclosures and guards, doors, profiles, floor elements, etc. TPS makes stairways and platforms integral components of machine bases.

The Protective Enclosure System from item satisfies all requirements for continuous machine guards. It has been engineered on an entirely modular basis using components from the MB Building Kit System and can be adapted to suit the relevant machine and the necessary protective function perfectly.

The item Automation System is a comprehensive turnkey solution for linear technology. It comprises ready-to-install Linear Units that are delivered with drive elements, slides and accessories included. Install and go – automation really can be that easy.

We believe that a process of continuous evolution founded on traditional values offers a huge opportunity for each and every individual and for the company as a whole, its products and services.

Social responsibility

We take our responsibility to society seriously. Besides sponsoring cultural, sporting and charitable activities, we also train young people and integrate them into working life.

Respect

Our working practices are centred around mutual respect, a constructive and collaborative approach and a cooperative management style.

Tradition & future

We believe that a process of continuous evolution founded on traditional values offers a huge opportunity for each and every individual and for the company as a whole, its products and services.

Our commitment

Social responsibility

Respect

Tradition & future

item – one principle, unlimited possibilities

item is the pioneer in building kit systems for industrial applications and a global market leader. It has been designing and marketing construction solutions for machinery, fixtures and plants since 1976. Today, the item product portfolio comprises more than 3,000 high-quality components designed for use in machine bases, work benches, automation solutions and lean production applications.

Our founders

item was established in 1976 by two young and ambitious engineers, Gerrit Pies and Wolfgang Rixen. To begin with, the startup company focussed on designing, building and marketing specialist machinery.

Certificates & awards

Our headquarters

Over 40 years ago, the two founders Wolfgang Rixen and Gerrit Pies laid the foundations for our company in the rooms of a former launderette in Solingen.

Today, Solingen is home to our new European headquarters, which opened in 2016. At this site alone, which covers an area of 67,500 square metres, more than 200 members of staff work hard to ensure our international business partners and customers always receive their goods on time.

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